Slash fiction is a rich literary tradition. Ever since Spock first called Kirk his t'hyla, fans have hypothesized the gay exploits of ostensibly straight fictional characters and celebrity personae. The utter lunacy of the 2010 election cycle — backstabbing, demon sheep, witches — seemed to lend itself to the genre. So behold: three terrifying erotic tales starring some of our favorite hacks (and some of our favorite pundits). Click forth, if you dare.

Coakley for Senate When Massachusetts voters go to the polls on Tuesday to elect a successor to the late Senator Edward Kennedy, they face a choice that is as clear as the difference between black and white.

A gadfly eyes public office Rhode Island's gubernatorial tilt is attracting more attention than any other of the state's budding races.

Ready to rumble Last summer, the upcoming race that got most Bay State politicos salivating was the run for governor.

Coakley for Senate When Massachusetts voters go to the polls on Tuesday to elect a successor to the late Senator Edward Kennedy, they face a choice that is as clear as the difference between black and white.

A gadfly eyes public office Rhode Island's gubernatorial tilt is attracting more attention than any other of the state's budding races.

Ready to rumble Last summer, the upcoming race that got most Bay State politicos salivating was the run for governor.

A lawyer’s adventures in bad judgment People who know Keven McKenna know he is not a stupid man. Whether or not the Providence attorney, ex-state representative, and Harold Stassen of Providence mayoral races uses good judgment is another question.

Split atop the RI Tea Party The Rhode Island Tea Party, a right-wing assemblage best known for its tax day rally against government spending on the State House steps, was until recently run by three women — Colleen Conley, Marina Peterson and, to a lesser degree, Nan Hayden. But no more.

Gifts of the magi OK, so math isn't Poliquin's strong point. And he's a little shaky on consistency. But are those minor flaws enough to convince Santa to leave coal in his stocking?

Menino's promise Boston's political tribes checked their traditional hostilities at the door this week when they trooped into Faneuil Hall for the inauguration of Mayor Thomas Menino, who took the oath to serve an unprecedented fifth term.

ENDORSEMENTS, OR LACK THEREOF | October 31, 2008 The Phoenix makes no endorsement for the United States Senate. Neither Republican Susan Collins, the incumbent, nor Democratic challenger Tom Allen would agree to talk with this paper.